'I wonder what’s wrong with me?', Elon Musk features on Nikhil Kamath's WTF podcast episode

The trailer points to a wide-ranging conversation between two heavyweight entrepreneurs, blending humour, philosophy and suggestions.

By Shaptadeep Saha

Nov 30, 2025 19:12 IST

Famous YouTuber Nikhil Kamath has shared a monochrome teaser of his upcoming podcast guest, bringing the internet to a pause. The clip shows Elon Musk, who is known globally for his bold ventures. Elon Musk will sit down for a candid conversation that blends levity and depth. The moment has gone viral, sparking a fresh buzz from fans and followers across social media.

Playful banter sets the stage

The trailer brings forward a narrative that is different from the usual serious-CEO narrative. Kamath starts with a playful observation of Elon Musk saying, “You’re a lot bigger and bulkier than I expected.” Musk’s reaction can be seen as modest, amused and sets a relaxed tone. Their conversation takes a pop-culture twist when Kamath asks, “If you were a character from ‘The Matrix’, who would you be?”

Musk gives a joking reply, saying, “Hopefully not Agent Smith,” and laughs. These moments of lightheartedness promise a podcast that is away from the polished PR veil, therefore providing listeners with something that is more raw and spontaneous.

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From letters to life: A deeper spin

The trailer also dives into what has become one of Musk’s continuous personal motifs. Elon Musk speaks about his obsession with the letter “X”.

He was even asked why he is so attracted to it. Musk pauses, chuckles and offers a self-aware reply, “It’s a good question, but honestly, sometimes I wonder what’s wrong with me.” This moment mixes Musk’s subconscious mind with a quiet reflection. These moments hint at a broader conversation, especially when Kamath captions the post as, “Here’s to delaying gratification. The future belongs to the patient.” The trailer suggests the full episode could delve into something which is not just quirky branding choices but also deeper ideas about identity, purpose, and success.

The trailer indicates that this won’t be a typical celebrity-CEO interview. The episode awaits a conversation where laughter sits next to introspection, and where the world’s richest man is allowed to be flesh-and-blood, funny, odd, and surprisingly relatable.

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